I first met Al when I attended Providence College for one year after grade 12. He and his wonderful wife, Monica, were working at Providence College, and I probably bumped into Monica more than him as she helped me find the textbooks I needed at The Book Nook–what a cute name for a bookstore! A few years later, they accepted a role as a pastor couple at our church; Al served in the role of…
That’s a direct quote from a sweet girl, immediately after taking her last chemotherapy pill. Such jubilation she had, and rightly so. She faced her cancer treatment with courage, and we were all celebrating with her when it was finally over. I found myself thinking, “We done! We done!” when editing was complete, and then again yesterday when I placed my print order! I’ve been wearing so many hats that I’ve never donned before: Yes!…
Shellie Power is the Executive Director of Hope Centre Ministries (HCM) in Winnipeg. HCM is the most wonderful organization, and a lot of that has to do with its big enchilada, Shellie. Shellie has the biggest heart, and it’s fitting that the annual fundraiser is called Hearts for Hope with their adorable mascot Oliver Hart, who encourages everyone to give with all of your heart Oliver Hart. A great introduction to what HCM is all about can be found…
For this post, I’m going to quote a fabulous up-and-coming author who wrote a future NYT bestseller and is also perhaps known for embellishment and sarcasm. You’ll find these nuggets in Chapter Ten: #BabesWithMobilityAids. I made an appointment with Andrew McPhail, who has been my outstanding orthotist for a number years. He is skilled, intelligent, and also incredibly kind. He’s a master at his work and in making me feel like a person and not…
The first endorsement I received arrived with impeccable timing. But let me give some backstory. I met Dr. Saab in October 2023. I’d been waiting for over two years to be assigned to a new neurologist after Dr. Marriott left Manitoba to pursue other opportunities. Kevin was with me for my first appointment with Dr. Saab, and we were both impressed by his professionalism, knowledge, and personable nature. I was confident I was in good…
I just finished reading a book about disability justice in the church and was left feeling sad for the author. She has been poorly treated as the result of her visible disability. I have a different story, and I decided it was time to tell it. The other motivation was that I regularly get asked about my health. People seem to have a curiosity about what I deal with, and I often gather that others…